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Mercedes-Benz Supercharged pre-war cars (S, SS, SSK, 380, 500 K, 540 K) Supercharged pre-war cars (S, SS, SSK, 380, 500 K, 540 K) (1924 to 1940)

59 sales on our records. Figures as of Nov. 10, 2026.

What it sells for

Middle half of sales$1,375,000 to $3,200,000
Median$2,050,000
Sales behind it4Likely

From 4 sales over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $1,375,000 and $3,200,000.

How it trades

Auctions ended
2
Sold
2
For sale now
22

Asking prices now

7 cars for sale. Half ask between $20,498 and $723,150.

Asking prices are what sellers want, not what cars sell for.

Latest sales

Latest sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Normal Roadster by SindelfingenRM Sotheby's, Aug. 15, 2026RM Sotheby'sAug. 15, 2026$1,450,000
1936 Mercedes-Benz 500K RoadsterMecum, Aug. 14, 2026MecumAug. 14, 2026$1,150,000
1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Special Roadster by SindelfingenRM Sotheby's, Aug. 16, 2025RM Sotheby'sAug. 16, 2025$4,850,000
1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A by SindelfingenRM Sotheby's, Feb. 28, 2025RM Sotheby'sFeb. 28, 2025$2,650,000
Special-Roadster-Style 1934 Mercedes-Benz 500 KBring a Trailer, Oct. 29, 2024Bring a TrailerOct. 29, 2024$2,012,000
1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K 'Caracciola' Special Coupe by SindelfingenRM Sotheby's, Oct. 26, 2024RM Sotheby'sOct. 26, 2024$3,750,000
1939 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A ConversionGooding Christie's, Aug. 17, 2024Gooding Christie'sAug. 17, 2024$510,000
1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A by SindelfingenRM Sotheby's, Aug. 17, 2024RM Sotheby'sAug. 17, 2024$1,450,000
1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Norrmalm CabrioletBroad Arrow, March 2, 2024Broad ArrowMarch 2, 2024$1,300,000
1939 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Cabriolet A by SindelfingenRM Sotheby's, March 2, 2024RM Sotheby'sMarch 2, 2024$2,000,000
1937 MERCEDES-BENZ 540K SPECIAL ROADSTERBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 27, 2024Barrett-JacksonJan. 27, 2024$2,200,000
1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster in the style of SindelfingenRM Sotheby's, Jan. 25, 2024RM Sotheby'sJan. 25, 2024$1,400,000
1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Normal Roadster by SindelfingenRM Sotheby's, Aug. 19, 2023RM Sotheby'sAug. 19, 2023$1,500,000
1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Cabriolet ABroad Arrow, Aug. 18, 2023Broad ArrowAug. 18, 2023$1,550,000
1934 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Offener TourenwagenGooding Christie's, April 7, 2023Gooding Christie'sApril 7, 2023$775,000
1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet B by SindelfingenRM Sotheby's, March 4, 2023RM Sotheby'sMarch 4, 2023$700,000
1939 MERCEDES-BENZ 540K CABRIOLET A-BODY CONVERSIONBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 28, 2023Barrett-JacksonJan. 28, 2023$485,000
1929 Mercedes-Benz SSK GazelleMecum, Jan. 11, 2023MecumJan. 11, 2023$8,900
1937 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Cabriolet C by SindelfingenRM Sotheby's, Aug. 20, 2022RM Sotheby'sAug. 20, 2022$625,000
1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Drophead Coupe by LancefieldRM Sotheby's, Aug. 20, 2022RM Sotheby'sAug. 20, 2022$950,000
1938 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A by SindelfingenRM Sotheby's, Aug. 20, 2022RM Sotheby'sAug. 20, 2022$1,025,000
1936 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Normal Roadster by SindelfingenRM Sotheby's, Aug. 20, 2022RM Sotheby'sAug. 20, 2022$1,150,000
1939 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A by SindelfingenRM Sotheby's, Aug. 20, 2022RM Sotheby'sAug. 20, 2022$1,300,000
1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Cabriolet by SaoutchikRM Sotheby's, Aug. 20, 2022RM Sotheby'sAug. 20, 2022$1,550,000
1939 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Cabriolet A by SindelfingenRM Sotheby's, Aug. 20, 2022RM Sotheby'sAug. 20, 2022$1,600,000
1936 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Cabriolet A by SindelfingenRM Sotheby's, Aug. 20, 2022RM Sotheby'sAug. 20, 2022$1,700,000
1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Sport Cabriolet AGooding Christie's, Aug. 20, 2022Gooding Christie'sAug. 20, 2022$2,800,000
1937 Mercedes-Benz 540 K Special Roadster by SindelfingenRM Sotheby's, Aug. 20, 2022RM Sotheby'sAug. 20, 2022$9,000,000
1930 Mercedes-Benz 770K Four-Door Cabriolet by Voll & RuhrbeckBring a Trailer, Feb. 7, 2022Bring a TrailerFeb. 7, 2022$2,555,555
1935 Mercedes-Benz 500 K Three-Position Roadster by WindoversRM Sotheby's, May 22, 2021RM Sotheby'sMay 22, 2021$1,450,000